Chapter 422 Cao Cao sent troops

The next morning, we first discussed the chaos of the yellow scarf in Qingzhou. At this time, the servant Zhu Jun stepped forward and said to Emperor Xian, "Now that the yellow scarf thief is strong, one person can break the yellow scarf."

"What's your good plan for Aiqing? Just say it." As soon as Emperor Xian heard that the yellow scarf was in trouble again, he was worried. Hearing Zhu Jun coming forward to make a plan, he quickly asked.

"Yanzhou Cao Cao, loyal to the king and patriotic, has the heart to serve the country. I think it is Cao Mengde who wants to sweep away the yellow scarf in Qingzhou." Seeing Emperor Xian's question, Zhu Jun quickly arched his hand and said.

"Oh, that's great." Hearing Zhu Jun's words, Emperor Xian was overjoyed. Last time Emperor Xian saw Liu Bei's loyalty to be patriotic, but his strength was limited. Now Cao Cao is a strong pastoralist in Yanzhou. If he really tells Zhu Jun about his loyalty and patriotism, it is a blessing for Emperor Xian. As long as you are well trained, you may not be able to compete with Lv Bu and solve your immediate problems.

"I dare to use my head to guarantee that Cao Mengde will definitely break the yellow scarf and keep Qingzhou safe." Hearing Emperor Xian's words, Zhu Jun quickly affirmed.

"I also protect Cao Mengde." At this time, Huangfu Song, who was beside him, also came out and said.

Seeing this scene, Lv Bu's face gradually became difficult to look. In the past year, Lv Bu was busy with other things and did not beat the emperor and the ministers, which seemed to make the ministers arrogant.

"Well, I don't know what the lieutenant thinks of Cao Mengde?" Fortunately, Emperor Xian has been influenced by Yang Biao this year and has not forgotten that Lv Bu is the real master of the court. Other people's words are just words in this hall. If you want to get it, it is absolutely impossible without Lv Bu's nod.

Seeing that Emperor Xian asked about himself, Lv Bu's heart eased a little. Zhu Jun and Huang Fu Song were both old ministers. Naturally, they thought about loyalty and patriotism in their hearts. Although such a person is abominable, he is the facade of the imperial court. As long as he does not hurt Da Ya, he can shout at them. As long as he is not be confused, Lv Bu is also willing to accompany him. They played the play of the king and minister. Now it seems that Yang Biao did not disappoint Lv Bu.

Lv Bu nodded slightly, and then slowly said, "Cao Cao is a talent, but the Yellow Turban Rebellion has been around for a long time, and it is not Cao Cao's ability to eradicate the trouble of yellow scarves. Let Cao operation be the vanguard and lead the troops from Yanzhou and go to Qingzhou first. I will lead the army to solve the Yellow Turban Rebellion in one fell swoop.

"Well, lieutenant, although the yellow scarf is powerful, it is just a mob. Do you need to take the lieutenant to come out in person?" Hearing that Lv Bu was going to go to Qingzhou in person, Huangfu Song subconsciously stopped him. Although he did not know what Lv Bu's intention was to do this, Huangfu Song felt that Lv Bu's trip was not conducive to his plan to cultivate Cao Cao.

"Ha ha, General Huangfu doesn't have to worry about this." Hearing what Huang Fusang said, Lv Bu smiled and didn't care at all. However, when the words turned around, he said to Emperor Xian, "Your Majesty, there has been a shortage of food and grass in the army recently, and there is also an expedition, so from tomorrow on, the expenses of the court and the palace will be halved. Please forgive me." Emperor Xian and these ministers actually wanted to cultivate local forces to fight against themselves through the imperial court. How could Lv Bu not see this? Since these people are full and restless, let them eat less. After saying this, Lv Bu turned around and left, paying no attention to the ministers who had opened their mouths wide.

"Your Majesty, how can we live?" Seeing Lv Bu leave, someone began to complain to Emperor Xian.

"Oh." Emperor Xian sighed and waved his hand to let everyone retreat, while he just sighed and turned to the inner palace.

A few days later, the people in Cao Cao's mansion in Yanzhou were holding an imperial edict and saying to the ministers below, "Cao received an order from the court to let me wave troops in Qingzhou and destroy the yellow scarf. What do you think?"

"Although Lv Bu is powerful, he is far away from Chang'an and can't reach the Qingzhou whip, so he put this matter on us. Cao Zhengyi took advantage of this opportunity to eliminate the yellow scarf and expand his power, and on the other hand, he can also cater to the court and increase the court's trust in Cao Gong." Hearing Cao Cao's words, Cheng Yu first stood up and expressed his opinions.

"It's not just that simple for Lv Bu to do this, is it? Will Lv Bu be willing to watch us swallow Qingzhou? At this time, a young scribe in a black robe stood up and said thoughtfully. This person is Guo Jia, the first counselor under Cao Cao.

"Hahaha, Fengxiao is really good. To tell you the truth, if Lv Bu just let me send troops to Qingzhou, there is nothing to say. We just took this opportunity to take Qingzhou and expand our power, but Lv Bu said that this battle of Qingzhou only let me be the vanguard, and he had to go in person, so we had to It makes people suspicious." Cao Cao's eyes shrank, and it was obviously difficult to make a decision.

"Cao Gong means that Lv Bu is uneasy and kind-hearted." Cheng Yu also reflected it at this time and said with some surprise.

"Yes, Qingzhou is far away from Yongzhou. If Lv Bu wants to go to Qingzhou, he will inevitably borrow the way from Sizhou and our Yanzhou. At that time, if we lend the way to Lv Bu, isn't it equivalent to giving our life to Lv Bu? If he doesn't take the way, Lv Bu can take this opportunity to say that we disobeyed the order of the court and rise up. Attack. And that's exactly what I'm worried about." It turned out that what Cao Cao was really worried about Lv Bu's performance. After all, Lv Bu had been silent for a year after getting the two states of Yongliang, and it was time to expand outward.

"What Cao Gong is worried about is really good, but did Cao Gong think of how we should resist once Lv Bu's soldiers came to the city? Yanzhou is obviously not enough to play, so my subordinates suggested that we should quickly send troops before Lv Bu arrived and take the lead in taking Qingzhou. Anyway, Lv Bu wants to come to Yanzhou, and also After passing through Sizhou first, I think this time should be enough for us to deal with the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army. Once we take Qingzhou, we will have the capital to compete with Lv Bu. Moreover, as long as the yellow scarf of Qingzhou is eliminated, Lv Bu will not need to go to Qingzhou through Yanzhou. Guo Jia said after careful consideration for a while.

"Mr. Guo's words are really good. We should take this opportunity to take Qingzhou first. As for dealing with Lv Bu, Cao Gong can first order people and horses to guard the tiger prison, and then contact the brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. I don't believe that Lv Bu's soldiers have no idea at all. As long as we get the support of these two people, we will naturally not Don't worry about Lv Bu anymore." Cheng Yu suddenly twitched the corners of his mouth slightly and said to Cao Cao.

"Hahaha, okay, so I'm relieved." After listening to their words, Cao Cao laughed, and his thoughts became clear about the upcoming situation.

In Hongnong City, Zhang Ji looked at an edict in front of him and stared at Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu, who were sitting behind him, said, "Lv Bu sent someone to send a letter and said that he would take troops to Qingzhou to calm down the chaos. What do you want to do if he wants to take advantage of Hongnong?"

"Uncle, Lv Bu, tiger and wolf, once you come to Hongnong, you are going to eat people. My uncle must not agree." Zhang Xiu quickly stood up and said to Zhang Ji.

"Oh." After listening to Zhang Xiu's words, Zhang Ji sighed, turned his head and looked at Jia Xu, who had been silent, and asked, "What do you think should we do now?"

"Does the general think we can stop Lv Bu's army?" Hearing Zhang Ji's question, Jia Xu slowly opened his eyes and asked Zhang Ji.

"Well, to be honest, now Tongguan has been occupied by Hua Xiong. Hongnong is just a flat river, and there is no danger to guard. How can I stop Lv Bu's iron horse?" Hearing Jia Xu's question, Zhang Ji sighed again and said leisurely. In those years, Li Li and Guo Yan's strength was only defeated by Lv Bu. Now that Lv Bu's power has become, how dare Zhang Ji compete with Lv Bu?

"I don't know what the general is going to do?" Jia Xu then asked.

"Lv Bu and I have no grudges, and we used to work together under Dong Zhuo's account, so I want to ask Lv Bu for peace. I don't know what you think?" Zhang Ji asked tentatively.

"Lv Buzhi is in the world. I don't think he will refuse the general, but I don't know what the general is going to take to beg for peace with Lv Bu?" Jia Xu nodded when he heard this, but the words turned around and then asked.

"What does this mean, sir? Does Lv Bu have the intention to kill me? Hearing Jia Xu's words, Zhang Ji and Zhang Ji's heart tightened and hurriedly asked.

"Ha ha, don't worry, general. Lv Bu may not have the intention to kill the general, but it has been said that Lv Buzhi is in the world, and Hongnong is just in the way of Lv Bu's battle for the Central Plains. If a year ago, the situation in Yongzhou was unstable, Lv Bu did not want to have a bad relationship with the princes of Shandong, so he did not move Hongnong, but now Lv Bu has a lot of wings and is full of ambition to compete in the Central Plains. Hongnong has become the throat of Lv Bu's attack on the Central Plains, so if the general does not want to conflict with Lv Bu, he must give up Hongnong. Otherwise, even if the general surrenders Lv Bu today, he will find a way to get rid of the general. Unlike Zhang Ji, Jia Xu has a thorough view of things. Hongnong is located at the intersection of the Central Plains and Yongzhou, which is the key point of Lv Bu's army's attack on the Central Plains. In this kind of place, Lv Bu will only give it to the people he trusts. If Zhang Ji can't let go of Hongnong's rights, even if he obeys Lv Bu, he will inevitably die.

"Well?" After listening to Jia Xu's words, Zhang Ji was suddenly shocked. Originally, Zhang Ji thought that he could continue to be stationed at Hongnong after he submitted to Lv Bu, but Jia Xu's words just reminded Zhang Ji that although Hongnong is rich in products and is a rare good place in Sizhou, it seems that it is not good for him at this time.

"What if we guard Hongnong and contact the princes of the world to fight against Lv Bu together?" At this time, Zhang Xiu, who was standing aside, suddenly asked. In his heart, Zhang Xiu was unwilling to give Hongnong to others.

"Ha ha, Yongzhou has the danger of Huashan Mountain, and Tongguan has Hua Xiong stationed. Who can get a point among the princes in the world? What's more, the princes in the world have ghosts, who will sincerely help the general?" Jia Xu smiled and said to Zhang Xiu.

Hearing Jia Xu's words, Zhang Xiu was silent for a while and speechless.